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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$20,355
($3,019)
Graduate
(in-state)
$22,947
($10,389)
Books & Supplies $1,322
On-Campus Living Costs $17,736
Off-Campus Living Costs $21,604

Average Costs of Attendance at California Colleges

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $39,414 when a student lives on campus and $43,282 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $3,019 for California residents and $20,355 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $17,736 when a student lives on campus and $21,604 when living off campus.
2022-2023 Average Cost of Attendance
California Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$22,077 (In-State)
$39,414 (Out-of-State)
$25,945 (In-State)
$43,282 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$3,019 (In-State)
$20,355 (Out-of-State)
$3,019 (In-State)
$20,355 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,322$1,322
Living Costs$17,736$21,604
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - California Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of California colleges and universities is $3,019 for in-state students and $20,355 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 3.04% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
California Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
In-State$3,149$3,165 $3,148$3,019
Out-Of-State$19,329$19,591 $19,755$20,355
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - California Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average graduate tuition & fees of California colleges and universities is $10,389 for in-state students and $22,947 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 1.38% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
California Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
In-State$11,323$11,555 $11,589$10,389
Out-Of-State$21,969$22,395 $22,635$22,947
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - California Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2022-2023, the average books & supplies costs of California colleges and universities is $1,322. The books & supplies costs are increased by 1.64% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Books & Supplies Costs
California Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
Books & Supplies$1,694$1,332 $1,301$1,322
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - California Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2022-2023, the average living costs of California colleges and universities is $17,736 when a student lives on campus and $21,604 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 4.66% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 5.16% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Living Costs
California Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
On-Campus$16,623$16,750 $16,947$17,736
Off-Campus$18,788$19,736 $20,543$21,604
[Chart] Living Costs - California Colleges